An update and celebration of the Nextdoor Nature project
Wilder Communities Officer, Anona Dawson, shares an update on the Nextdoor Nature project.
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Wild Isles: Dorset's woodlands
As we explore Britain and Ireland's incredible landscapes and wildlife through the BBC's fascinating new series, Wild Isles, our officers and wardens write about why these habitats are…
Birdwatching from the Wild Chesil Centre
The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre is a brilliant location for a spot of birdwatching. In this blog, Community Ranger, Abi Mustard, talks about some of the spectacular birds you might spot…
Wildlife-friendly gardening in March
Large or small, your garden or green space can make a real difference to local wildlife and the way you choose to care for your garden matters. Collectively, wildlife-friendly green spaces act as…
The woodland drummers
Meet the dawn chorus’s percussion section…
Wildlife-friendly gardening in February
Large or small, your garden or green space can make a real difference to local wildlife and the way you choose to care for your garden matters. Collectively, wildlife-friendly green spaces act as…
Dormice monitoring at Fontmell Down.
Dorset Wildlife Trust volunteer, Rachel Harris, recounts her experience surveying dormice over the years at Fontmell Down.
Marvellous mustelids
Mammal expert Stuart Edmunds introduces this incredible collection of carnivores.
Farming announcement today a welcome step in the right direction
Today Defra has finally published more details on the Environmental Land Management schemes (ELM) that farmers have been clamoring for. Whilst many questions remain, The Wildlife Trusts, RSPB, and…
Slow the flow: rivers are a natural solution to climate change.
Years of modification and human intervention has left less space for water to flow through our rivers. In turn, we face higher risks of flooding as well as detrimental effects on our habitats and…